Valorant, Riot Games’ latest competitive shooter, has taken the gaming world by storm. However, Mac users might feel left out in the cold because, by default, the game isn’t officially supported on macOS. But don’t worry! We’re here to guide you on how to play Valorant on your Mac.
Using Boot Camp Assistant
Apple’s Boot Camp Assistant is a utility that allows you to install Windows on your Mac. This means you’ll be able to run Valorant by booting into Windows on your Mac.
Step 1: Get a Copy of Windows
You’ll need a copy of Windows to install via Boot Camp. You can easily download an ISO disk image of Windows 10 from Microsoft’s website.
Step 2: Open Boot Camp Assistant
You can open the Boot Camp Assistant by navigating to your Applications > Utilities folder or by searching in Spotlight.
Step 3: Install Windows
The Boot Camp Assistant will guide you through partitioning your hard drive and installing Windows. You’ll be asked to select the ISO file you’ve downloaded.
Step 4: Install Valorant
Once you’ve successfully installed Windows, restart your Mac and boot into your new Windows partition. You can then download and install Valorant from Riot Games’ website as you would on a regular Windows PC.
Using a Virtual Machine
If you don’t want to partition your hard drive, you can use a virtual machine. Software like Parallels Desktop or VMWare Fusion lets you run Windows inside macOS.
Step 1: Install Your Preferred Virtual Machine Software
First, download and install your preferred virtual machine software. In this example, we’ll use Parallels Desktop.
Step 2: Install Windows
After Parallels is installed, you can install Windows from your ISO file by creating a new virtual machine.
Step 3: Install Valorant
Once Windows is installed, you can use your virtual machine to download and install Valorant.
Keep in mind that running Windows through a virtual machine might have a significant performance impact, which could hinder your Valorant gaming experience. The Boot Camp method is more efficient as it allows your Mac to run Windows natively, providing better performance.
Note: Always ensure that your Mac’s specifications meet Valorant’s system requirements for an optimal gaming experience.
We hope that this guide has been helpful in getting you in the game. Valorant is an exciting and competitive game that’s worth going the extra mile to play, even on a Mac. Good luck, and remember, communication is key in Valorant. So, keep the chat active and make sure to call out enemy locations to your team. Happy gaming!
